Adder

An Adder crossed our path today or did we cross its path - probably the later.

They normally scuttle off but I think I stood on its home when I stepped off the path on to a large boulder that rocked a little and it reared up to protect it. Most of the photos I took have all but the head in focus she was obviously franticly looking about.

We were trying to see the Golden Eagle at Haweswater but with no luck. We met a couple of chaps who said you've just missed soaring about - just wait and it may do it again. Of course it didn't